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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.84, 570.62 and 265

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.84, 570.62 and 265 is: 397.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.84 : 570.62 = 265 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.84/570.62 = 265/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.84x = 570.62 × 265
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.84x = 151,214.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,214.30/380.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.05

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